2023 Construction Specifications

The 2023 Standard Specification book is mandatory for use on projects advertised on or after October 1, 2023. Non-CDOT employees will have to print and assemble this Specification book.
Standard Special Provisions

The latest revisions to formally issued standard special provisions that modify the Colorado DOT's 2023 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Project Special Provision Worksheets

These work sheets are used to create commonly used project special provisions that modify Colorado DOT's 2023 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

CDOT Library

Established in 1949, the Colorado Department Of Transportation Library provides CDOT employees, engineers, and researchers with transportation-related resources and information. Our collection is a combination of both print and electronic resources including technical reports, journals, books, and databases. __________________________________________________________________________

Style Guide for Writing Specifications

Revised on April 22, 2024. The intention of this guide is to help people who create or edit specifications for the Department. Following the recommendations and guidelines will result in specifications that are clear, concise, correct, complete, and consistent. This Style Guide is a standardization device designed to achieve uniform word and type treatment, and aiming for economy of word use.

CDOT Roadway Design Guide; Chapter 17 - Construction Specifications

This chapter defines Standard Specifications and Special Provisions. It provides the format for writing Special Provisions, and describes the approval process for both Standard and Project Special Provisions. __________________________________________________________________________________